as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
he has remained intransigent, refusing all suggestions for improvement of the process
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Recent Examples of intransigent
For the first time, the usually intransigent leader conceded last week that international outrage over how Israel is waging war in Gaza is turning Israel into a potential pariah.
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Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Trump could end his indulgent policies soon, especially if Putin continues to be intransigent.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Trump campaigned on a vow to end the Russia-Ukraine war but has had little success so far, largely because Putin has been intransigent in terms of offering concessions.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 19 May 2025
As Libya has demonstrated, protecting civilians from intransigent regimes often requires persistent and sustained action.
—Jon Western, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2011
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Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Trump could end his indulgent policies soon, especially if Putin continues to be intransigent.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Trump campaigned on a vow to end the Russia-Ukraine war but has had little success so far, largely because Putin has been intransigent in terms of offering concessions.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 19 May 2025
As Libya has demonstrated, protecting civilians from intransigent regimes often requires persistent and sustained action.
—Jon Western, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intransigent
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If that doesn’t solve the problem, try scrubbing stubborn spots with Bar Keeper’s Friend and a nonabrasive sponge.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rusk recommends using wash and styling products that don’t contain silicones (like dimethicone), which can cause a stubborn coating to accumulate that clogs follicles on the scalp and prevents the hair from absorbing moisturizing ingredients.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Norma Padgett Upshaw, who remained adamant that the four men were the ones involved in her assault, died in 2024.—
News Service Of Florida,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Suleyman’s vision for Microsoft Suleyman is adamant about the technology’s potential.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Intransigent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intransigent. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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